Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Sternglas Sedius?

At MSRP the Sternglas Sedius is the cheaper of the two at $301, against $950 for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a $649 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Sternglas Sedius?

The Sternglas Sedius wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Sternglas Sedius?

The Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Sedius.

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the Sternglas Sedius?

The Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Sternglas Sedius runs a quartz (TMI VH31).

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsSternglas Sedius

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

mephisto-iii-black

MSRP $950

Sternglas Sedius

sedius-schwarz

MSRP $301

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

Sedius40mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

Sedius—

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

Sedius50m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

TMI VH31

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

38h

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Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$301

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